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EWEB Commissioners Vote to Decommission Leaburg Hydroelectric Project

Leaburg Canal Update – January 4, 2023 EWEB Commissioners voted to decommission the Leaburg Hydroelectric Project at their first meeting of the year on January 3.  All five Commissioners voted to approve Resolution 2302, which directs the General Manager to develop a … Continue reading

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Do we anglers, ourselves, amount to a ‘conservation challenge’?

From Trout Unlimited and Kirk Deeter Angling Trade magazine (of which I am also editor) recently conducted a poll of folks with a stake in the business of fly fishing, asking what they considered to be the greatest conservation issue … Continue reading

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Postcards from Jurassic Lake – Southern Argentina

Our good friends Charles Little and Dale Krenek made the long journey to Jurassic Lake to catch monster trout. Some of their photos follow.

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2023 Introduction to Flyfishing Class Schedule

No greater gift for a new angler or one who wishes to have a refresh on fly angling or casting than signing up for the Caddis Fly Shop Intro to Fly Fishing Class! We have been introducing anglers to basic … Continue reading

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Magnum Bunny Clouser: Fly Tying Tutorial

Alex Worth ties up a magnum bunny clouser. Alex tied this up in anticipation of some high, murky chinook salmon water. When we got to the water, we were instead met with gin-clear water that had dropped nearly two feet … Continue reading

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Mid December Fishing Report

Our recent cold winter weather has trout focused on conserving energy. With a slower metabolism, fish will be especially picky and choose what meals are worth expounding energy for. The warmest part of the day will be most productive; there … Continue reading

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Oversized Frenchie-Euro Style Jig with Tungsten Bead

In this video, Greg ties a Euro jig style Frenchie with an oversized tungsten bead. Great for high water or deep pools, the oversized tungsten bead is used to get the fly down deep and into the zone a quickly … Continue reading

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Cone Head Wooly Bugger Fly Tying Instructional Video with Alex Worth

In this video, Alex Worth ties a couple variations on a cone head wooly bugger that he uses on his local waters in the front range of Colorado, as well as some streams in south and central Wyoming. These two … Continue reading

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EWEB Commissioners to consider decommissioning Leaburg Hydroelectric Project

Leaburg Canal Update – December 6, 2022 Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) General Manager Frank Lawson recommends the Board of Commissioners should vote to “permanently discontinue electricity generation at the Leaburg Hydroelectric Project.”  Lawson’s recommendation represents the collective expertise … Continue reading

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Badger Bugger: Fly Tying Video with New Hareline Flexi Squishenille

UV Badger Flexi Squishenille has a black badge core that gives it a look like no other chenille available on the market. UV Ice dub is interlaced in the UV badger Flexi Squishenille fibers. The chenille is squashy and fish … Continue reading

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2022 Postcards – Gregory Nespor Fly Fishing

Bookings and information for 2023 can be emailed to: Nesporadoflyfishing@gmail.com

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Leaburg Dam Removal: November McKenzie NFS Chapter Meeting

We will once again be meeting at Ninkasi’s Better Living Room, 155 Blair Blvd on November 30 at 5:30 pm. McKenzie River Steward Dave Thomas will be on hand to catch us all up on what is happening with EWEB’s decision … Continue reading

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2022 Holiday Gift Guide

Awesome mix of goods this season – filled with things you don’t need, things you want and things you should have. That about sums up your fly fishing arsenal, right? One item we’re particularly excited about is the new Patagonia … Continue reading

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Playa Blanca – Espiritu Santo Bay Trip Photo Log Day 5

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Playa Blanca – Espiritu Santo Bay Trip Photo Log Day 4

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